Pack 8
BUILD INSTRUCTIONS
Advice from the experts
Spare screws are included with each part. Occasionally, you may be instructed to keep spare or unused screws for a later stage. Keep these spares in a safe place and label them correctly.
Please make sure you don’t mix up the screws. They look quite similar, but the threads do vary slightly. Using the wrong screws may damage the parts. Only use the correct size screwdriver that fits the screw head firmly.
When securing parts together using multiple screws, fit each screw loosely to ensure all the parts are correctly aligned before gently tightening them firmly, but not overtight, in the order in which you placed them.
The screwdriver can be magnetized by stroking it with a magnet (fridge magnet, etc.) enabling it to hold the screws and make assembly easier.
If a screw is tight going into a metal part, do not force it as you may shear the head off. Remove it and put a tiny smear of Vaseline, soap or light oil on the thread. That will lubricate it and make it easier to tighten.
Some parts will require a little glue for assembly. Please apply glue sparingly and use a cocktail stick so that you don’t use too much nor apply the glue too heavily. We recommend superglue gel or Extra Thin Liquid modeling glue. Where possible, parts should be test-fitted in place before gluing.
Make sure you have good ventilation when using adhesives and to replace caps firmly.
Use a magnet to help find screws that have fallen on the floor.
Use masking tape to hold parts temporarily in place.
Cut parts from a sprue (framework) with side cutters or a craft knife. Side cutters tend to be easiest.
During the course of this build, you will receive many pieces that you will assemble immediately – following the instructions in the corresponding stage – and other pieces that you should store safely to one side, for use in future assembly stages.
Always protect the paint finish on components by placing a cutting mat, sheet of white paper or soft cloth on your work surface.
When plugging cables in, ensure the power is switched off. Tweezers can be used to fit the PVC cables by gripping carefully around 5mm from the end of the cable. If a cable needs to be removed from a socket, do not pull on the cable as this could damage the connection. Grip the plug with tweezers to remove it.
Left and Right! When building your AH-64 Apache, the left- or right-hand side refers to that side as if you are sitting in the cockpit.
When you see this symbol, pay attention to the instruction text in bold and check the orientation of the parts in the image as this will be particularly important for assembly in later stages.
WARNING: Some parts are assembled using magnets. These magnets can cause serious injury if they are swallowed. Keep away from children. If you suspect a magnet has been swallowed, seek medical help straight away.
This is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14 years old due to small parts. Adult supervision required.
PARTS LIST
| 58-A | KP x5 |
| 58-B |
Step 1
Fit 58-A to the underside of the main frame (stage 49).
Screw the parts together with 4x KP.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 59-A |
Step 1
There is no assembly in this stage. The table below shows the function of each button on the remote control.
| Button | Function |
| 1 | Power on/off |
| 2 | Cockpit lights on/off |
| 3 | Navigation lights on/off |
| 4 | Engine start (sound and propellors on) |
| 5 | Engine shut down (sound and propellors off) |
| 6 | Fire Control Radar (FCR dome spins) |
| 7 | M-TADS (targeting system moves left and right) |
| 8 | Chain gun (sound on and light flashes) |
| 9 | Missile (sound plays) |
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 60-A x3 | 60-G |
| 60-B x2 | 60-H |
| 60-C | 60-J |
| 60-D | 60-K* x2 |
| 60-E | RP x5 |
| 60-F |
* 60-K is the replacement piece for part 22-F. There is one spare.
Step 1
Place panels 60-A together in the orientation shown.
Step 2
Fit 60-B onto 60-A.
Screw the parts together with 4x RP.
Step 3
You will now fit the storage hatches.
Lay out 60-D, 60-E, 60-H and 60-J.
The parts are marked with "L" (left) and "R" (right) as shown.
Step 4
Fit 60-H to the left side of 48-A.
Step 5
Fit 60-J to the assembly.
Step 6
Fit 60-D and 60-E to the right side of the assembly.
Step 7
Fit 60-F to 60-G.
Step 8
You will now fit the replacement navigation light.
Fit 60-K to the right engine nacelle (stage 22).
Step 9
These images show the replacement navigation light fitted to version 1 and version 2 of the right engine nacelle.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 61-A | 61-G | 61-N | 61-U |
| 61-B | 61-H | 61-P | EP x5 |
| 61-C | 61-J | 61-Q | GP x2 |
| 61-D | 61-K | 61-R | LP x2 |
| 61-E | 61-L | 61-S | PP x3 |
| 61-F | 61-M | 61-T |
Step 1
Glue 61-D to 61-B.
Step 2
Fit 61-P to the assembly.
Step 3
Thread the LED (61-U) through the assembly as shown.
Step 4
Press the LED into the underside of the assembly.
Bend the cables into the gap as shown.
Step 5
Fit 61-C to the assembly.
Step 6
Position the cables around the fitting holes as shown.
Step 7
Fit 61-P to the assembly.
Step 8
Fit 61-Q to 61-L.
Secure with 1x LP.
Step 9
Fit 61-M to the assembly.
Step 10
Thread 61-U through the assembly.
Step 11
Fit the assembly to 61-B as shown by the red and blue arrows.
Step 12
Secure with 2x PP.
Step 13
Note that 61-J has a larger end (red) and a smaller end (blue).
Fit 61-J to the assembly as shown.
Step 14
Secure with 2x EP.
Step 15
Fit 61-G to the assembly in the orientation shown.
Secure with 2x EP.
Step 16
Fit 61-H to the assembly.
Step 17
Fit 61-F to the assembly.
Do not use glue.
Step 18
The fitting points for part 61-E are shown in image (a).
Start with the end indicated by the red arrow.
Step 19
Press 61-F onto 61-E as indicated by the blue arrow.
Step 20
Fit 61-K to the assembly.
Step 21
Fit 61-R to 61-A.
Step 22
Place 61-S into the assembly.
Step 23
Thread 61-U through the assembly.
Step 24
Fit 61-L onto the assembly.
Step 25
Secure from underneath with 1x GP.
Step 26
Secure the cable in place with 61-T.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 62-A x3 | 62-F x2 |
| 62-B x2 | 62-G x2 |
| 62-C x3 | 62-H x2 |
| 62-D x2 | 62-J x2 |
| 62-E x2 | RP x11 |
Step 1
Place 62-A next to the assembly from stage 60 in the orientation shown.
Step 2
Fit 62-B to the assembly.
Secure with 2x RP.
Step 3
Fit 62-C to the assembly as shown.
Secure with 6x RP.
Step 4
Place another 62-A next to the assembly in the orientation shown.
Fit another 62-B and screw the parts together with 2x RP.
Step 5
Fit another 62-A to the assembly in the orientation shown.
Screw the parts together with 1x RP.
Step 6
You will now build the Hellfire missiles.
Fit 62-E to 62-D.
Repeat this process to make a second missile.
Step 7
Cut parts 62-H and 62-J off the sprues.
Step 8
Glue 62-J to the assembly.
Step 9
Glue 62-H to the assembly.
Step 10
Repeat this process to assemble the second missile.
Step 11
Cut the decals outlined with the red dotted line from 58-B.
Step 12
Apply decals A, B, C and D to the missile.
Step 13
Repeat this process for the second missile.
Step 14
You will now build the missile crates.
Cut the decals outlined with the red dotted line from 58-B.
Step 15
Apply the two decals labelled J to 62-G.
Apply decal K to the inside of 62-G.
Step 16
Press 62-G onto 62-F.
Step 17
Apply decals E, F, G, H and L to the ends of the assembly.
Step 18
Repeat this process to assemble the second missile crate.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 63-A | 63-E |
| 63-B | 63-F x2 |
| 63-C | 63-G x2 |
| 63-D | SP x4 |
Step 1
Fit 63-D to 63-B.
Step 2
Fit 63-E to 63-A.
Screw the parts together with 3x SP.
Step 3
You will now build the missile crates.
Cut the decals outlined in red from 58-B.
Step 4
Apply the two decals labelled E to 63-G.
Apply decal F to the inside of 63-G.
Step 5
Press 63-G onto 63-F.
Step 6
Apply decals A, B, C, D and G to the ends of the assembly.
Step 7
Repeat this process to assemble the second missile crate.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 64-A | 64-F |
| 64-B | 64-G x4 |
| 64-C | 64-H x4 |
| 64-D | 64-J x4 |
| 64-E | 64-K x4 |
Step 1
Fit 64-E to 64-B.
Step 2
Fit 64-H to 64-G.
Step 3
Cut parts 64-J and 64-K off the sprues.
Step 4
Glue 64-K to the assembly.
Step 5
Glue 64-J to the assembly.
Step 6
Cut the decals outlined in red from 58-B.
Step 7
Apply decals A, B, C and D to the missile.
Repeat this process to assemble four missiles.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 65-A | 65-E |
| 65-B | 65-F |
| 65-C | 65-G |
| 65-D | 65-H |
Step 1
Fit 65-H to 65-A.
Step 2
Fit 65-G to the assembly.
Step 3
Fit 63-B (stage 63) to the assembly.
Step 4
You will now build the ammunition bay door.
Place 65-C, 65-E, 65-B, 65-F and 65-D on your work surface as shown.
Step 5
Glue 65-F to 65-D. Ensure 65-F is in the orientation shown.
Step 6
Glue the assembly to 65-B. Ensure the assembly is in the orientation shown.
Step 7
Glue 65-E to the assembly.
Step 8
Glue 65-C to the assembly.
STAGE COMPLETE
PARTS LIST
| 66-A | 66-D x7 |
| 66-B | 66-E |
| 66-C |
Step 1
Glue 66-E to 66-A.
Step 2
Glue 66-C to the assembly.
Step 3
Continue to glue 66-D to the assembly.
Note: Do not allow the glue to dry. You may need to adjust these parts in the next step.
Step 4
Glue 66-B to the assembly.
STAGE COMPLETE
